ABOUT

Market Ghost Tours are walking tours through the PIKE PLACE MARKET at night and are based on the stories of hauntings shared in the community. The tour lasts a little over an hour. The tour is offered year round and focuses heavily on research done by Mercedes Yaeger over the last five year. Mercedes has written a book about the stories and tours, Market Ghost Stories. Each guide lends their own experiences and understandings to the tour. Many of our customers return and take multiple tours. The majority of them are locals. 

If you want to know how this tour has been reviewed by others - go to www.yelp.com or trip advisor. We were rated #2 in the country for ghost tours in 2009 by Trip Advisor. You can also click on REVIEWS. If you would like to read how the press has responded click on PRESS COVERAGE.

Frequently asked question

Does this tour go Underground? 

This is an above ground tour through the PIKE PLACE MARKET. The Underground Tour goes Underground. This tour, however, perfectly compliments what you will learn on the Underground tour. There are portions of Underground in the Market, however they are in use today. We, as guides are fascinated with how the earth was moved in Seattle and we will point out to you what areas of the Market have been lifted.

Do I have to buy a ticket in advance? 

No, but it is encouraged. November - May you must reserve in advance by email or phone 206-322-1218 and you can pay at the tour with cash ($15).

Can you guarantee that I will see a ghost? 

This question is hard to answer, but we have no control, ghosts do not appear on command. We will however tell you about seeing ghosts and what some of the current theories are if you ask.

Can I take pictures on the tour? 

Yes, and occasionally people do get orbs or other strange images on the tour. 

I don’t believe in ghosts, is this tour appropriate for me? 

Of course, this is a historical tour and a ghost tour. You will be entertained even if you are not a “believer”.

Why don’t you do a tour much later in the evening? 

We hear you! Tours at 9pm on Friday and Saturdays May-September.

Are there other ghost tours in Seattle?

Yes! There are THREE ghost tours in Seattle. Market Ghost Tours are in the Pike Place Market. Other companies offer tours in other areas: Spooked in Seattle Tours meet at Ye Old Curiosity Shop. They offer tours of the waterfront and Pioneer Square. Private Eye on Seattle Tours are bus tours that explore many areas of Seattle. 

Is this tour appropriate for children? 

Children love the tour, however, the subject matters can be a little confusing. So please note in advance that some of the humor is adult in nature and that they may have questions about ghosts and death, etc... after the tour. Buy a ticket for an earlier tour and avoid the later tours when offered so that those can be more adult in nature.

Are there bathrooms? 

Public Restrooms are open in the Market until 6PM. There are also bathrooms in the theater where we start the tour. 

Is the tour wheelchair accessible? 

With advanced notice we can create a private tour for anyone in a wheelchair or using a scooter during the day.

Do the tour guides take tips? 

Yes, of course.

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Mission: To preserve the oral tradition and people's history of the Pike Place Market and, in doing so connect visitors to the individuals that have impacted the Market's growth. To support the economic and social fabric of the Pike Place Market and educate and entertain it's customers. To instill in each visitor a unique relationship to the land and development of the Market so that each person who hears the ghost stories is compelled to be an integral part in the future of the Pike Place Market.